{"id":8131,"date":"2020-03-13T14:56:01","date_gmt":"2020-03-13T04:56:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/test-blogs-monash-edu.pantheonsite.io\/lawstudentbulletin\/?p=8131"},"modified":"2020-03-13T14:56:01","modified_gmt":"2020-03-13T04:56:01","slug":"general-47","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/blogs.monash.edu\/lawstudentbulletin\/2020\/03\/13\/general-47\/","title":{"rendered":"General"},"content":{"rendered":"

1. Progressive Law Network<\/h2>\n

The Progressive Law Network (PLN) is a network of students, staff and professionals working to promote social and environmental justice through the law. We run events and programs focused on non-commercial and public interest law. We are both community-oriented and career-oriented, forming connections between students, staff, professionals, and community organisations.<\/p>\n

Join us at the PLN by dropping by coming along to our Welcome Drinks on Friday 20 March from 6pm<\/strong>. For more info, get in touch via Facebook<\/a>, Instagram<\/a> and LinkedIn<\/a>, and we also welcome emails at pln@monashclubs.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n

In 2020, we look forward to seeing you at our events, including a climate justice panel discussion early in semester 1 as well as a mentoring program later in the year. Stay tuned for more events and activities TBA. Our members also receive a newsletter promoting articles, events, and volunteering and internship opportunities.<\/p>\n

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2. ABL Takeovers Competition<\/h2>\n

One of the country\u2019s most prestigious commercial law firms, Arnold Bloch Leibler (ABL), will partner with Monash Law on this year\u2019s Takeovers Competition.<\/p>\n

By registering to take part in the Takeovers Competition, you will have an opportunity to demonstrate your skills and knowledge in response to a case study prepared by ABL, involving details of a hostile takeover.<\/u><\/u><\/p>\n

The competition\u2019s winning team will receive a $5,000 cash prize<\/strong> and the runners-up will receive $2,500.<\/u><\/u><\/p>\n

Please form a team of 2 people and register to participate in the ABL and Monash Takeovers Competition by\u00a0Wednesday 25 March<\/b>.\u00a0 Registration and further information can be accessed\u00a0here.<\/a><\/u><\/u><\/p>\n

Please note:<\/strong> both team members must have received a Distinction or High Distinction in Corporations Law or Company Law to be eligible.<\/p>\n

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3. Want to be a Monash Law social media ambassador?<\/strong><\/h2>\n

Monash Law presents an exciting opportunity for creative and social media savvy Monash Law students.<\/span><\/p>\n

As students, you are a central part of our University culture, as you contribute to a vibrant and lively campus atmosphere. <\/span><\/p>\n

The <\/span>Social Media Ambassador Program<\/span><\/a> is a unique and fun opportunity for selected students to gain professional experience representing a brand, pitch ideas and work collaboratively with your faculty and fellow students to highlight what life is like as a student at Monash Law.<\/span><\/p>\n

So if you\u2019re passionate about social media and eager to get involved with campus life, apply now<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Benefits:<\/span><\/p>\n